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1947 DeSoto Custom Club Coupe \u2013 Near-Original Survivor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zoom Classic Cars presents this\u00a0rare and beautifully preserved 1947 DeSoto Custom Club Coupe<\/strong>, a\u00a0near-original survivor<\/strong>\u00a0with only\u00a013,308 manufactured<\/strong>. Featuring its\u00a0original matching-numbers 237CI Flathead 6-cylinder engine<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Fluid Drive with Tip Toe shift 4-speed semi-automatic transmission<\/strong>, this DeSoto is a\u00a0time capsule<\/strong>\u00a0that runs, drives, and stops just as it did in 1947. With\u00a0extensive maintenance and upgrades<\/strong>, this car is a\u00a0solid, rust-free example<\/strong>\u00a0of post-war American automotive craftsmanship.<\/p>\n

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Key Features & Highlights:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Powertrain & Performance:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  • Powered by the\u00a0original matching-numbers 237CI\/109HP Flathead 6-cylinder engine<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Equipped with\u00a0Fluid Drive with Tip Toe shift 4-speed semi-automatic transmission<\/strong>, offering a smooth and unique driving experience<\/li>\n
  • Recent mechanical work includes:\n
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    • Professionally rebuilt carburetor<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Major tune-up<\/strong>, including plugs, points, condenser, rotor, wires, coil, and timing<\/li>\n
    • Re-soldered radiator with expansion tank<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0new hoses<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • New clutch, pressure plate, and throw-out bearing\/clutch release assembly<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • New transmission seals<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0hydraulic fluid in torque converter<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Exterior & Styling:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      • Believed to have had\u00a0one repaint<\/strong>, the\u00a0shiny exterior<\/strong>\u00a0is in\u00a0very good condition<\/strong>, with minor imperfections as shown<\/li>\n
      • All\u00a0chrome, trim, and badging<\/strong>\u00a0are intact and in\u00a0very good to excellent condition<\/strong>, with some minor pitting and age-related wear<\/li>\n
      • Features a\u00a0new Fulton Sun Visor<\/strong>, adding a classic touch to its styling<\/li>\n
      • Rides on\u00a0original wheels<\/strong>\u00a0with\u00a0hubcaps and beauty rings<\/strong>, mounted with\u00a0steel-belted radial tires<\/strong>\u00a0for improved safety and ride quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Interior Comfort & Features:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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        • Reupholstered tan cloth interior<\/strong>, including headliner, in\u00a0excellent condition<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Features include:\n
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          • Radio, heat, defrost, dash lights, interior lights, and lighter<\/strong>, all in working order<\/li>\n
          • New carpets<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Kills Mat sound deadening<\/strong>\u00a0applied to the front floors<\/li>\n
          • New heater control valve<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0trunk mat and seal<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Green Yi back-up camera<\/strong>, running on a\u00a012-volt auxiliary battery<\/strong>\u00a0in the trunk, connecting to a cell phone app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Mechanical Upgrades & Maintenance:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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            • Extensive recent work includes:\n
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              • New master cylinder, brake lines<\/strong>, and\u00a0cleaned and adjusted brakes<\/strong><\/li>\n
              • New rear brakes<\/strong>, including wheel cylinders, axle seals, and bearings<\/li>\n
              • New muffler with chrome tip exhaust<\/strong><\/li>\n
              • New front motor mount<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0front and rear HD shocks<\/strong><\/li>\n
              • Rebuilt fuel pump<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0new head gasket<\/strong><\/li>\n
              • New thermostat<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0emergency brake<\/strong><\/li>\n
              • Headlights upgraded to halogen<\/strong>\u00a0for improved visibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Documentation & Extras:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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                • Comes with:\n
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                  • Car cover<\/strong><\/li>\n
                  • Owner\u2019s and shop manuals<\/strong><\/li>\n
                  • Copy of the original DeSoto Factory Build Card<\/strong>\u00a0from Chrysler Historical Society<\/li>\n
                  • Salesman\u2019s manual and order forms<\/strong>, all loaded on a thumb drive<\/li>\n
                  • Miscellaneous spare parts<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    Condition & Presentation:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                    • This DeSoto is a\u00a0solid, rust-free survivor<\/strong>, meticulously maintained and always garaged<\/li>\n
                    • The\u00a0paint, chrome, and interior<\/strong>\u00a0are in\u00a0excellent condition<\/strong>, reflecting the care it has received over the years<\/li>\n
                    • Starts, runs, drives, shifts, and stops as it did when new in 1947<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                      1947 DeSoto Custom Club Coupe \u2013 Near-Original Survivor Zoom Classic Cars presents this\u00a0rare and beautifully preserved 1947 DeSoto Custom Club Coupe, a\u00a0near-original survivor\u00a0with only\u00a013,308 manufactured. Featuring its\u00a0original matching-numbers 237CI Flathead 6-cylinder engine\u00a0and\u00a0Fluid Drive with Tip Toe shift 4-speed semi-automatic transmission, this DeSoto is a\u00a0time capsule\u00a0that runs, drives, and stops just as it did in 1947. 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